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Oakland County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Oakland County, Michigan has a population of 1,272,294, the 2nd most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $95,296 and the median home value is $320,400. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Oakland County Quick Facts

Population 1,272,294
Median Household Income $95,296
Median Home Value $320,400
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 41.2 years
Homeownership Rate 72.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.2%
High School Graduation 94.9%
Cities/Places 30
Population 1,272,294 2nd of 83
Median Income $95,296 34% higher state
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Unemployment 4.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%
66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

49out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Oakland County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Troy city87,307$119,2995.3%$396,800
Farmington Hills city83,316$101,8636.3%$333,200
Rochester Hills city76,086$119,0544.9%$377,400
Southfield city76,025$65,84811.2%$226,900
Novi city66,224$110,9384.7%$399,100
Pontiac city61,914$42,79125.6%$110,600
Royal Oak city57,880$95,1825.9%$305,900
Oak Park city29,370$65,88214.2%$198,500
Madison Heights city28,411$66,72611.3%$190,300
Auburn Hills city24,911$78,72711.2%$233,900
Birmingham city21,612$153,1254.9%$712,700
Ferndale city19,156$91,7327.9%$233,600
Wixom city17,126$68,3198.7%$336,200
Berkley city15,084$113,1034.7%$289,200
Hazel Park city14,945$62,87813.6%$141,200
Rochester city12,939$104,9204.4%$450,800
Fenton city11,950$83,0776.3%$211,700
South Lyon city11,825$83,8224.8%$280,900
Farmington city11,472$94,1154.0%$273,000
Clawson city11,314$86,6305.4%$250,800
Walled Lake city7,275$67,33511.2%$213,000
Huntington Woods city6,322$188,2291.7%$470,600
Bloomfield Hills city4,412$200,3183.6%$942,900
Lathrup Village city4,049$99,2865.7%$270,900
Keego Harbor city2,747$70,1858.5%$246,300
Pleasant Ridge city2,607$161,0582.0%$435,500
Orchard Lake Village city2,298$212,81311.8%$799,500
Sylvan Lake city1,672$106,8063.6%$356,800
Village of Clarkston city842$94,5192.3%$433,300
Lake Angelus city277$212,3688.3%$1,150,000

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Population Overview

Oakland County is located in Michigan with a total population of 1,272,294. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 30 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakland County is 41.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oakland County is $95,296. This is 34% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $320,400. Housing costs are 47% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.2% vs 3.3%).

Education

50.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oakland County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oakland County, Michigan?

Oakland County has a population of 1,272,294, making it the 2nd most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Oakland County?

The median household income in Oakland County is $95,296 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Oakland County, Michigan?

Oakland County contains 30 Census-designated places.